The parents of a 2-year-old boy seek assistance at a family therapy clinic because their son throws a temper tantrum every time he is not allowed to throw his food on the floor during meals.Which therapeutic intervention does the nurse suggest?

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Distracting the child may lessen his frustration and prevent the tantrum from occurring,and rewarding positive behavior encourages future positive behavior.Leaving him may frighten him and/or he could hurt himself during the tantrum.Holding the child down will increase his frustration,and putting him in the corner is not effective during a tantrum because his behavior is out of control,so he won't understand the importance of the punishment.

The Parents of a 2-Year-Old Boy Seek Assistance at a Family